Found 2 items, similar to Bruit.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: bruit bruit v : tell or spread rumors; “It was rumored that the next president would be a woman” [syn: rumor, rumour]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Bruit Bruit \Bruit\, n. [OE. bruit, brut, noise, bruit, F. bruit, fr. LL. brugitus; cf. L. rugire to roar; perh. influenced by the source of E. bray to make a harsh noise, Armor. brud bruit.] 1. Report; rumor; fame. [1913 Webster] The bruit thereof will bring you many friends. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. [French pron. ?.] (Med.) An abnormal sound of several kinds, heard on auscultation. [1913 Webster] Bruit \Bruit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bruited; p. pr. & vb. n. Bruiting.] To report; to noise abroad. [1913 Webster] I find thou art no less than fame hath bruited. --Shak. [1913 Webster] ||